# The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Paragraph 1


In applying measures to control risks the responsible person must, in order of priority—
(a) reduce the quantity of dangerous substances to a minimum;
(b) avoid or minimise the release of a dangerous substance;
(c) control the release of a dangerous substance at source;
(d) prevent the formation of an explosive atmosphere, including the application of appropriate ventilation;
(e) ensure that any release of a dangerous substance which may give rise to risk is suitably collected, safely contained, removed to a safe place, or otherwise rendered safe, as appropriate;
(f) avoid—
(i) ignition sources including electrostatic discharges; and
(ii) such other adverse conditions as could result in harmful physical effects from a dangerous substance; and
(g) segregate incompatible dangerous substances.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1541/schedule/1/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005/schedule-1/paragraph-1
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